Max Grundy
"Out of Order"
La Luz de Jesus Gallery I
April 2 - April 25, 2010
Artist Reception: Friday, April 2; 8-11 PM
“My work conveys a concept of the future from the perspective of the past. I infuse each of my images with rebelliousness, industry, freedom, conflict and impending disaster” states artist Max Grundy. By paralleling the Atomic Era and today’s times of terror, social and political pressures, Grundy gives his work a narrative that is both familiar and unprecedented. Created with enamel on aluminum panel, “Out of Order,” Grundy’s new body of work, portrays the tension created between man and technology and the impending apocalypse. Grundy’s interest in vintage 40's/50's era poster design is major inspiration on his art. He admires its use of unusual perspective, limited color palette, dramatic text and design to create maximum effect. Flat shapes and clean design are conducive with the time period of influence. Grundy believes this style has the ability to reach out and grab a viewer because of its economical graphic quality. Grundy’s works have been collected by the likes of Metallica's James Hetfield, producer J.J. Abrams, Hell's Angels founder Sonny Barger and "Overhauling" host Chris Jacobs. With a B.F.A. in Illustration and an M.F.A. degree in painting, drawing and art history, Grundy lives and works in Los Angeles, California as a full time artist.
Contact the Gallery Director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667